ENGL 408W - Writing for Secondary Teachers [GEWI]

A writing course for students preparing to teach in various disciplines in secondary schools. Students develop their skills as writers and learn how to teach writing in all content areas. Special focus on recent composition research, theory, and practices, and on strategies, materials and evaluation techniques.

Credit 3 hrs Normal (A-F)
May not be repeated for additional credit

Course Rotation:

Prerequisites - ENGL 300W and WRTG 328W
Other Restrictions - Initial Teacher Preparation Program admission is required for enrollment in this course.
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class -

Additional Information: Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may request instructor permission to enroll in the course. 10-hour practicum required - see instructor.

Keywords: English, writing, education, Writing Intensive (GEWI)
Equivalent Courses: ENGL 508
Updates: Equivalent Course added, Graduate Credit rescinded 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Change to title, description, and prerequisite 10/2012, effective Winter 2013; Graduate Credit added 7/2011

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